Tag Archives: Thematic Teaching

Egypt: Lesson Accommodations

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Sandie

For the next few weeks I’m going to share some lessons which I’ve used with groups of students of widely varying ability and achievement levels. Since I teach thematically (no matter what grade or type of class I may be … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, How To..., Instructional Planning, Integrated Instruction, Project Based Learning | Tagged accommodations, Egypt, Integrated Instruction, Simulations, social studies, special education, Thematic Teaching | 2 Comments

Integrating Instruction: Organizing Themes

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Sandie

Now that you can see all the themes you’ll be working with, you can organize them in a way that is supportive and cumulative. This example shows nine themes for the year (themes are underlined and in bold type) for … Continue reading →

Posted in How To..., Instructional Planning, Integrated Instruction, Science Themes, Social Studies Themes, Thematic Teaching | Tagged classroom planning, Integrating Instruction, organizing themes, science, social studies, Thematic Teaching | 2 Comments

Project Based Learning in Thematic Instruction

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Sandie

Thematic teaching can be very time-consuming, messy, and active, but the rewards so far outstrip the demands IMO I don’t like to teach any other way. It’s just so much fun! Because this teaching method gives you enough time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Project Based Learning, Thematic Teaching | Tagged Integrating Instruction, learning styles, Project Based Learning, Thematic Teaching | Leave a comment

What is Thematic Teaching?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Sandie

For me thematic teaching is all about engagement and thinking. Practically there are a ton of reasons why this style of instruction makes sense, but for me, watching children take charge of their learning, seeing them playing at recess what … Continue reading →

Posted in Thematic Teaching | Tagged efficient teaching, Integrating Instruction, Thematic Teaching | Leave a comment

15 Reasons to Teach Thematically

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Sandie

Thematic teaching saves instructional time. You can combine subjects that are mutually supportive, making learning more efficient. Thematic teaching fosters thinking through highlighting connections and Teaching skills in context. Therefore, transfer is not an issue. Thematic teaching can utilize any … Continue reading →

Posted in Thematic Teaching | Tagged Integrated Instruction, Thematic Teaching | Leave a comment

Build on What You Have–Literature Book Boxes

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Sandie

A colleague, Marilyn H., provided me with one of the most useful items for integrating instruction through thematic teaching that I ever used. She brought literature book boxes to our school. Here’s what she did and how they work: Marilyn … Continue reading →

Posted in Classroom Management, Integrated Instruction, Thematic Teaching | Tagged Classroom Book Boxes, Integrated Instruction, Literature Boxes, Thematic Teaching | Leave a comment

Start with What You Have–The Library

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Sandie

One of the most useful items for thematic teaching is the library—both the one at your school and the public library. Along with the excellent selection of books and the ability to keep them for six weeks, comes one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Integrated Instruction | Tagged Elementary Curricula, Librarians, Planning for Integrated Instruction, Thematic Teaching, Using the Library | Leave a comment